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Chapter THREE: Discovering Self-Motivation Quiz, Ring Toss, Index Cards 1

Chapter THREE: Discovering Self-Motivation Quiz, Ring Toss, Index Cards 1

Homework Note: No late assignments will be accepted. 2

Homework Note: No late assignments will be accepted. 2

Quiz Time 3

Quiz Time 3

Discovering Self-Motivation 5

Discovering Self-Motivation 5

A Formula for Motivation Vx. E=M • V = Values (how important something is

A Formula for Motivation Vx. E=M • V = Values (how important something is to us) • E = Expectation (how confident we are about achieving it) • M = Motivation (how motivated we are when you multiple V and E) 6

Example of V x E = M • Joe’s goal is to earn an

Example of V x E = M • Joe’s goal is to earn an “A” • Joe’s formula: in his English class Vx. E=M • Joe want’s to become a 10 x 10 = 100 published author, so his goal has high value, a 10 • Clearly, his motivation is high • Joe always has done well in writing course, so his • Dive Deeper: What if it expectation of success is was a science class? also 10 Science is not Joe’s favorite subject. 7

Designing a Compelling Life Plan 8

Designing a Compelling Life Plan 8

Designing a Compelling Life Plan 9

Designing a Compelling Life Plan 9

How to Set a Goal Using DAPPS • To be truly motivating, a goal

How to Set a Goal Using DAPPS • To be truly motivating, a goal needs 5 qualities • “DAPPS” DAPPS is an acronym: – Dated – Achievable – Personal – Positive – Specific 10

Dated Motivating goals have specific deadlines Short term goals are a few months or

Dated Motivating goals have specific deadlines Short term goals are a few months or less Long term goals are usually more than a year As your deadline approaches, your motivation typically increases • If you don’t meet your deadline, you have opportunity to review and create a new plan • Without a deadline, you could stretch your pursuit of a goal and may not reach it • • 11

Achievable • Motivating goals are challenging but realistic • Example: – Getting ready for

Achievable • Motivating goals are challenging but realistic • Example: – Getting ready for a marathon: • Practice one week before by running around the block • Practice one year before with someone who has done it • Set your limit… not too high and not too low • Ask yourself: “Is achieving this goal at least 50% believable to me? ” Or “Can this be done? ” 12

Personal • Motivating goals are your goals, not someone else’s • Ask yourself if

Personal • Motivating goals are your goals, not someone else’s • Ask yourself if this goal contribute to your personal desire/dream 13

Positive • Motivating goals focus your energy on what you do want rather than

Positive • Motivating goals focus your energy on what you do want rather than on what you don’t want • Translate negative goals into positive goals – Negative: I’m not going to fail this class – Positive: I’m going to earn at least a B in this class – Negative: I will stop being late to classes – Positive: I will arrive early to every class – Negative: I will stop eating junk food – Positive: I will start eating healthy food 14

Specific • Motivating goals state outcomes in specific, measurable terms • Example – Good:

Specific • Motivating goals state outcomes in specific, measurable terms • Example – Good: My goal is to do better this semester – Better: I goal is to achieve a 3. 5 GPA by Dec. 12, 20 XX – Good: My goal is to play harder on the basketball court – Better: My goal is to achieve at least 80% field goal by Oct. 15, 20 XX 15

Review DAPPS Dated: specific deadlines for goals Achievable: realistic goals Personal: goals are your

Review DAPPS Dated: specific deadlines for goals Achievable: realistic goals Personal: goals are your goals, not someone else’s Positive: focus your energy on what you do want rather than what you don’t want Specific: goals state outcomes in specific, measurable terms 16

Affirmation Exercise • One index card for each student • Before you write, think

Affirmation Exercise • One index card for each student • Before you write, think about qualities or characteristics you want, desire or strengthen – Hint: think of your weaknesses and change them into positive qualities – Outgoing, confident, creative, strong, organized, empathic, knowledgeable, secure, wise, supportive, assertive, etc. • Complete the following sentence: – I am a _______ , _______ and _______ student • Wait for further instructions Index cards 17

Homework • • Journal 9 – page 76 Journal 10 – page 81 Journal

Homework • • Journal 9 – page 76 Journal 10 – page 81 Journal 11 – page 89 Read Wise Choices in College – Taking Notes – page 93 Journals for 5 th edition only: • 8, 9, 10 18

Study Guide • Formula for motivation • DAPPS • Affirmation 19

Study Guide • Formula for motivation • DAPPS • Affirmation 19